WA's Consumer Protection Commissioner says consumers should think twice before buying a hail damaged car in so-called "hail sales" which have begun around Perth.
April 7, 2010, 11:59 am
The songwriter behind such "blokey" hits as Up There Cazaly and One Day in September has produced an anthem calling for a collective man-up to health problems.
April 7, 2010, 11:40 am
A 25-year-old real estate agent accused of defrauding a terminally ill client and pocketing most of the proceeds from the sale of a retirement village home has appeared in Perth Magistrate's Court.
April 7, 2010, 11:36 am
Fremantle has staved off approaches from AFL newcomer Western Sydney by re-signing utility player Nick Suban until the end of the 2012 season.
April 7, 2010, 11:30 am
A 34-year-old doctor faced court this morning charged with sexually assaulting a female patient under his care at Royal Perth Hospital.
April 7, 2010, 11:13 am
WA batsman Adam Voges has gained a Cricket Australia contract after the 2010-11 list was announced today.
April 7, 2010, 10:57 am
The family of a Perth woman who died after a controversial liver transplant is still expected to repay a loan to the State Government, says Premier Colin Barnett.
April 7, 2010, 10:26 amPolice have charged an 18-year-old Mirrabooka man over a fire at a Malaga car wash that caused about $50,000 damage to an industrial vacuum.
April 7, 2010, 10:07 am
Seventy per cent of Australian women diagnosed with osteoporosis are oblivious to their extra risk of bone fractures, research has found.
April 7, 2010, 10:04 am
One hour of moderate to vigorous exercise a day can help teens beat the effects of a common obesity-related gene nicknamed "fatso", a European study says.
April 7, 2010, 9:17 amAn international study of almost half a million people has shown that eating a diet high in fruit and vegetables may not be that beneficial against cancer.
April 7, 2010, 9:00 am
A high-profile AFL player manager has outraged Richmond Football Club by claiming Ben Cousins had suffered a drug relapse.
April 7, 2010, 8:49 amA 17-year-old P-plater escaped serious injury when he crashed his car outside a northern suburbs home last night.
April 7, 2010, 8:22 am
An electrical fire at a Western Power substation caused $1.5 million damage overnight.
April 7, 2010, 6:35 amThe City of Wanneroo last night reached an impasse on a proposal for camel rides on the Mindarie foreshore after debate on several options.
April 7, 2010, 5:32 am
Petrol prices across Perth have climbed to their highest level in more than a year despite a fall in wholesale prices, prompting claims oil companies are widening their profit margins.
April 7, 2010, 2:45 am
Glenn Stevens is doing what Ian Macfarlane before him was loath to do - target Australia's love affair with property.
April 7, 2010, 2:42 am
WA farmers are expected to plant less wheat this season after low prices and high input costs caused many farmers to suffer financial losses in 2009.
April 7, 2010, 2:41 am
For sale: new ferry, used for occasional sea trials, seats 1100 passengers and 250 cars, $100 million negotiable.
April 7, 2010, 2:35 amCatholic Bishops of Australia have weighed into the indigenous affairs debate, criticising the number of studies and inquiries that have looked at the disgraceful conditions confronting Aboriginals while little has been done to improve the situation.
April 7, 2010, 2:25 am$10m Powerball ticket sold in Esperance. The winner is yet to come forward. http://t.co/N76xCFT7WY #perthnews
Police targeting street-based prostitution in Highgate charge nine men. #perthnews http://t.co/nfrr6ejBTx
Missing Jarrahdale man Peter Clarke was found last night. http://t.co/yj3euTGR4O #perthnews
24yo man charged with the murder of South Perth man Richard Holloway who was found in his unit last week. http://t.co/rdB2M4qpqd #perthnews
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS: Princess Leia heads back to #Perth. http://t.co/TW2iD3X9ky @SupanovaExpo
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS: Bridges confirms relationship with The Commando. http://t.co/2fxA2E1iQY
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